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FILM 200 Film in Focus

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Minimum Grade for Prerequisites

Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.

Course Description

Study of the art and history of film by focusing on selected film topics, such as genres, directors, stars, gender, race, national cinemas, new technologies (course topic varies from semester to semester). Lectures, screenings, discussions, quizzes and writing of critical papers.

Units: 4
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 64-72
  • Homework hours/semester: 128-144
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5c
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area C1), UC (IGETC Area 3A)